March 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after all. Prior to tip-off, the team upgraded his status from questionable to available, and Aldama was even expected to start. However, he has now been ruled out. With Aldama remaining on the shelf for an 11th consecutive game,
GG Jackson II and
Olivier-Maxence Prosper will continue to carry a heavy workload in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
March 3, 2026
This has perhaps been the longest that golf fans have been without seeing Justin Thomas inside the ropes of an official golf tournament. He last competed at the Ryder Cup last September, having undergone microdiscectomy surgery on his lower back shortly after to begin the recovering proccess as early as possible. With such a long layoff and a lone TGL match as the only competition he's seen in five months, there will inevitably be some rust to shake off. It's a tall task to make your first start at Bay Hill and do so with any confidence, which makes him an easy candidate to avoid for that reason alone. The former Tide golfer was not trending well from longer approach ranges to close out last season. Expecting anything from someone who is probably still familiarizing himself with how it feels to hold a club again is stressful business. Look for safer options this week.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) will return to action on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has been on the shelf for a month while managing a right knee injury. Aldama has played an important role for the Grizzlies, averaging 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 27.9 minutes this season. However, his workload may be limited on Tuesday after missing several weeks, and it would be surprising to see him play on Wednesday in the second leg of a back-to-back against Portland.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
After a whirlwind ending on the West Coast for Collin Morikawa that saw him secure his fifth PGA Tour victory at Pebble Beach and a T7 finish at Riviera, the 29-year-old is hitting this important stretch of golf in great form. He gained strokes on the greens in both of his last two starts. He's also leveled out his short game, which makes his overall game back to reaching levels seen when he was winning major championships. Since the beginning of the year, the former Cal Bear is up 20% in approach proximity over 200 yards (39'6"), putting him in the 84th percentile on the PGA Tour. He also has a powerful blend of power and accuracy going for him off the tee. If the switch-up in grass types doesn't throw a wrench in things, he should again be a major DFS contributor.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 3, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander
Emmet Sheehan (illness) "figures to be a leading candidate" for one of the final two spots in the team's Opening Day starting rotation this year, but he's a bit behind schedule in camp after dealing with a sickness, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Along with Sheehan,
River Ryan and
Justin Wrobleski are candidates to open the year in L.A.'s rotation. The 26-year-old Sheehan is very intriguing for mixed-league starting fantasy rotations after going 6-3 last year with a 2.82 ERA (2.93 FIP) and 0.97 WHIP with 89 strikeouts and 22 walks in 73 1/3 innings over 15 regular-season appearances (12 starts). Sheehan should make his Cactus League debut soon, and he still has time to get ready for Opening Day in late March. The former sixth-rounder has No. 3 starter upside in fantasy; the only problem is that he's not a lock to stick in the rotation all year long.
--Keith HernandezSource: The California Post - Jack Harris
March 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (knee) has been cleared to play on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has been battling a knee injury lately and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Coward last played on Feb. 9, missing seven contests.
Cam Spencer and
Walter Clayton Jr. will likely have smaller roles in the rotation with Coward back in the lineup. The 22-year-old has been a regular starter since mid-November, averaging 13.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists during his maiden campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ty Jerome (thigh) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team has listed him as available after initially listing him as questionable on the injury report. With Jerome back, we will likely see
Scotty Pippen Jr. return to the second unit. Jerome has averaged only 21.0 minutes per game across eight appearances this season, but he has been very impactful. Tuomas Iisalo's style of play appears to suit Jerome, as he has averaged 19.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Cincinnati Reds right-hander
Brady Singer had a tough time at the office in his Cactus League debut on Monday night against the Chicago Cubs, allowing five earned runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out one in two innings of work. Singer threw 46 pitches in the outing but was able to generate just one swing and miss. The 29-year-old is heading into his second year in Cincy after going 14-12 with a 4.03 ERA (3.98 FIP), 1.24 WHIP, and 163:60 K:BB in 169 2/3 innings over 32 starts in 2025. He should once again be a valuable back-end starter for the Reds in 2026, although he's tougher to get behind in fantasy in one of the more hitter-friendly ballparks in the big leagues. The key to Singer's success is his sinker, which he will need to keep the ball out of the air in Cincy. His career 22.1% strikeout rate doesn't give him much fantasy upside either, which is why he's ranked just inside the top 100 starting pitchers at RotoBaller.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 3, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (foot) will be active against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. He was added to the injury report late, as Edwards continues to manage a right foot injury, but the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. Edwards has played out of his mind against the Grizzlies this season, averaging 36.0 points across two games. His recent form has also been good, as the Timberwolves superstar has managed at least 30 points in three of his last five outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Aaron Wiggins has been named a starter for Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports. The defending champions are banged up right now, giving fringe players like Wiggins an opportunity to step up. In his previous starts this season, Wiggins has averaged 13.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals. It could be another busy night on offense for Wiggins, as Chicago has one of the worst defensive ratings in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: Justin Martinez
March 3, 2026
After the end of last year's regular season and the start of this new one, Tommy Fleetwood has been one of the most popular DFS plays. It will be no surprise to see him again be one of the most-owned players, but there is reason to be skeptical this week. While he doesn't have the worst track record at Bay Hill, it's certainly far from other names at the top of the board, who have continuously shown up at a layout that is among the highest on tour in predictive course history. He has also been subpar in approach play over 200 yards, with a -0.057 strokes gained per shot since the beginning of the year on both the PGA and DP World Tours. The Englishman has counteracted that with a tour-leading short game (+1.107 strokes gained around the green average). The problem isn't necessarily about having Fleetwood in a DFS lineup; it's committing to him beating the likes of Scheffler, McIlroy, and Henley--that is a big ask here.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 3, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Christian Yelich is penciled in for his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Yelich isn't injured at all, but the Brewers weren't in a rush to put the 34-year-old veteran with a history of back injuries on the field right away this spring. The three-time All-Star and former MVP hit .264/.343/.452 with a .795 OPS, 29 home runs, 103 RBI, 88 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases in 644 plate appearances over 150 regular-season games in 2025 in his seventh year in Milwaukee. It was the first time that Yelich reached 20-plus home runs since 2019 and only the second time in his 13-year career that he had over 100 RBI. Yelich could have outfield eligibility in some fantasy leagues, but he will primarily serve as the DH for the Brew Crew in 2026 in an effort to keep him healthy. He's no spring chicken and comes with plenty of durability concerns, but when healthy, Yelich is a consistent run producer with a solid floor. He's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 28 fantasy outfielder.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
March 3, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Khaman Maluach (thumb) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Maluach will shed a questionable tag and officially suit up despite dealing with a right thumb sprain. He figures to serve as depth behind
Mark Williams and
Oso Ighodaro. Maluach will likely only play minutes in the single digits, which won't be enough to warrant streaming on Tuesday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Harrison Barnes (ankle) was added late to the injury report and won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday due to soreness in his left ankle. Tonight's contest will be the first the 33-year-old has missed all season. His next opportunity to return will come on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons. Barnes is averaging 10.2 points and 2.9 rebounds across 26.9 minutes per contest in 60 appearances this campaign. With Barnes sidelined,
Julian Champagnie and
Keldon Johnson are expected to absorb additional minutes and could see increased offensive involvement against Philadelphia.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (knee) will be active against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available after Wiggins was added late to the injury report due to a knee issue. Wiggins has recently played his best basketball of the season, averaging 18.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 blocks in February. He netted over 48 percent of his triples last month and could do further damage on Tuesday against a team that allows opponents to shoot a league-high 38.1 percent from downtown.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback
Jimmy Garoppolo is on the Miami Dolphins' radar this offseason as they look to rebuild their QB room, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Former first-rounder
Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be released soon.
Quinn Ewers and
Cam Miller are the only other signal-callers on their roster, so Miami is unsurprisingly interested in adding a veteran QB to push Ewers and to possibly serve as the backup. The Dolphins will be in on Green Bay Packers impending free-agent QB
Malik Willis, but they'll be bidding against plenty of other teams for his services as the QB with the most upside in this free-agent class. The 34-year-old Garoppolo has 12 years of NFL experience, but he has appeared in just 11 games (seven starts) since the start of the 2023 season. Jimmy G didn't attempt a single pass in 2025 in three appearances.
--Keith HernandezSource: Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
March 3, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) is a late addition to the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Edwards is currently considered questionable due to a right foot issue. The superstar guard has played in 14 straight games, so the Wolves might play it safe and give Edwards the night off to rest. During that stretch, Edwards is averaging 28.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 37.0 minutes per game. If Edwards does sit out,
Bones Hyland and
Ayo Dosunmu would likely be asked to pick up the slack. Both players could be possible streaming options if Edwards is unable to play. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of tip-off for another update on Edwards.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that we should expect the Denver Broncos to "closely examine" the veteran running back market this offseason, which includes the Seahawks'
Kenneth Walker III, the Jaguars'
Travis Etienne Jr., and the Panthers'
Rico Dowdle, among others. In terms of the upcoming NFL draft, Kosmider believes it is probably more likely that the Broncos "will search for young depth at RB on Day 3" after they took
RJ Harvey in the second round in 2025. A veteran RB probably won't be necessary if Denver chooses to re-sign
J.K. Dobbins (foot), but he's more likely to walk in free agency after suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 10. Harvey took over as the team's lead back down the stretch and into the playoffs last year after Dobbins' injury, but it sounds as though the Broncos want to complement him in the backfield in 2026 instead of featuring him as the clear RB1.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Nick Kosmider
March 3, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Mitchell was added to the injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest due to a bruised left shoulder. It doesn't appear to be significant enough to force him to miss any time. Over the last 10 games, Mitchell is averaging 8.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. He's usually consistent enough to be worth rostering in deep leagues at the minimum. Fantasy managers can feel safe getting Mitchell active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland's leader has a chance to return from a four-game absence, though it's far from certain due to a nagging lower back injury. The last time Avdija tried to play through the injury, he lasted only 59 seconds.
Kris Murray (illness) has been starting in Avdija's place, but he is also considered questionable for Wednesday's game.
Vit Krejci would be the next man up to start after already getting a taste of first-unit action when Murray made an early exit on Sunday against Atlanta.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Tonight's contest will be the third in a row that the 29-year-old has been out of action due to a sprained right ankle. His next opportunity to suit up is Sunday against Boston. With Wade still on the shelf,
Jaylon Tyson will continue to carry a heavier workload during this evening's matchup.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander
Quinn Priester (wrist) might not be ready for Opening Day later this month as a precaution after last year's wrist discomfort, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers have chosen to slow-play Priester this spring, which is why the 25-year-old has yet to pitch in a Cactus League game in spring training. Priester's wrist injury isn't a concern, though, which is the good news. The only thing that might delay him from making his 2026 debut is the fact that he might not be fully built up by then. Priester, a former 18th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019, was great for the Brew Crew last year in his first season with the team, going 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA (4.01 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with a career-high 132 strikeouts and 50 walks in 157 1/3 innings over 29 outings (24 starts). He has limited strikeout upside and will likely be due for some regression in 2026, but Priester is a rising late-round target for starting pitching depth in mixed leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
March 3, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The MVP candidate skipped the first game of the week on Monday against Milwaukee due to illness. Brown has tallied 26.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game since the All-Star break. His return to the lineup will bump
Hugo Gonzalez back to the bench, while
Derrick White and
Payton Pritchard will be less involved in the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that left-handed closer
Josh Hader (biceps) could throw a bullpen session next week, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Hader came into spring training last month with left-biceps inflammation and has been limited to throwing on flat ground so far. The move to throwing off a mound is a big step for the 31-year-old, but it doesn't necessarily ensure that he'll be ready to go by Opening Day in late March. Fantasy managers need to keep in mind that the hard-throwing southpaw also missed the last seven weeks of the 2025 regular season due to a left-shoulder strain. Typically an elite closer in fantasy, Hader's stock is falling due to injury concerns going into the 2026 campaign. Meanwhile,
Bryan Abreu has become a popular late-round target as the likely ninth-inning replacement if Hader begins the year on the injured list.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (back) will play on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Martin is dealing with a sore lower back but is ready to make a second consecutive appearance. After missing one game because of his back issue, Martin played well on Sunday against Oklahoma City, leading his team with 18 points in 30 minutes. With
P.J. Washington (ankle) back in the lineup, Martin could be pushed to the bench on Tuesday night, which would be a blow to his fantasy prospects.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
March 3, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Anthony Gill (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Gill will miss both legs of the back-to-back set due to a lingering illness. The Wizards are extremely banged up at the center spot, so Gill has been playing big minutes lately. Given the injuries, the Wizards are likely going to use a committee approach to fill the void at center.
Will Riley,
Julian Reese, and
Justin Champagnie should all see increased playing time on Tuesday. Among the three, Riley is likely going to be the most consistent streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (ankle) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Washington has battled ankle issues all year, with the most recent one keeping him out of action for three games. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a solid season on a struggling team, averaging 14.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. On Tuesday night, Washington may be more active on the offensive end, as Dallas will be without
Cooper Flagg (foot) and
Naji Marshall (finger), two of the team's top three scorers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (adductor) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Thompson sustained a right adductor contusion in Sunday's 100-87 loss to OKC and exited after just 15 minutes on the floor. With Thompson sidelined, extra minutes will be available for
AJ Johnson and veteran
Khris Middleton. Johnson logged six points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 22 minutes on Sunday, and he has been one of the most productive Mavs lately as the team deals with multiple injuries in the rotation.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 3, 2026
Orlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Carter was a late addition to the injury report and will now officially sit out due to left ankle soreness. This is the first time that Carter has missed a game since the middle of January. This season, Carter is averaging 11.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 29.8 minutes per game this season.
Moritz Wagner and
Goga Bitadze figure to split up the extra minutes during Tuesday's game. His next chance to play will come on Thursday, so fantasy managers will need to check back ahead of that game.
--Andy WebbSource: Magic PR
March 3, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (foot) will remain out on Tuesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. The talented rookie will miss an eighth consecutive contest. It has been nearly a month since Flagg last played, but his return from a midfoot sprain could be near, as he was initially listed as doubtful on the injury report. Flagg's absence leaves
Brandon Williams and
Ryan Nembhard in charge of playmaking, with
Max Christie,
Khris Middleton, and
P.J. Washington (ankle) serving as the primary scoring options.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
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